89 -91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2000

This deep ruby/purple-colored, nicely-concentrated, layered 1998 offers pure cassis, mineral, tobacco, and toasty new oak aromas, medium body, and outstanding balance. The fruit is ripe and fleshy, and the tannin and acidity are beautifully integrated. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018.

90 -92 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 1999

This is potentially the finest wine made under the administration of the Cathiards. The deep ruby/purple color is followed by an elegant melange of floral scents, black cherry liqueur, cassis, minerals, and subtle new oak. The wine hits the palate in layers, with little sense of weight, and nicely integrated sweet tannin. A hallmark of purity, symmetry, and complexity, this beautifully-etched, expansively flavored wine should age well. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2022.

90 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2001

A beautiful wine of symmetry, finesse, and elegance, this deep ruby/purple-colored offering reveals classic aromas of black currants, new wood, and scorched earth. This pure, medium-bodied, restrained, measured, graceful 1998 offers impressive overall symmetry as well as well-integrated tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2018.

90 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2001

...Complex aromas of currant, tobacco and smoke. Dry-edged in the manner of the vintage, but vinous and precise, with subdued sweetness and solid structure. Finishes with firm but rather sweet tannins and very good length. A classic, elegant style of Smith Haut Lafitte.

94 points,

Wine Spectator, January 2001

This young Bordeaux shows intense aromas of wet earth, stone and berries. It's full-bodied, with super well-integrated tannins and a long, long finish. Very well made indeed, and much better than when tasted from barrel. Best after 2008. 9,165 cases made. (JS)

About Winery

The noble Bosq family started growing grapes here as early as 1365. The property was purchased in the 18th century by Scotsman George Smith, who gave the estate its present name.

In 1990, Daniel Cathiard fell in love with the property and joined the list of prestigious owners, firmly intending to further enhance Smith Haut Lafitte's tradition of excellence. He combined the most modern winemaking techniques and age-old methods: organic compost, small wooden vats, ageing on the lees in barrel, etc. 

According to Robert Parker, "One can't say enough about what proprietors Daniel and Florence Cathiard have accomplished at this estate since 1990. ..They have fashioned one of the most consistently outstanding wines, both white and red, over the last two decades."
(The Wine Advocate, April 2010)
 
Famous around the world for its wonderfully elegant red wine and the sophisticated bouquet of its white wine, Smith Haut Lafitte undoubtedly deserves the special care that is lavished on it.

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